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C5 HCT

2012 Citroen DS5

Grey Electric diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS575,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HCT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,800 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 78,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,471 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 74,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,458 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,458 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,950 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,950 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp self leveling sensor rod disconected (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,266 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,529 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS5?

Based on 61,361 MOT tests across 5,141 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
7,217
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
5,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 640
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 407
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C5 HCT is a 2012 Citroen DS5 in Grey with a 1,997cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 75,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen DS5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 HCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 HCT registered?

C5 HCT is a 2012 Citroen DS5, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is C5 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HCT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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